CESSNA 170 SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFOMANCE DATA

Type: Four-seat cabin monoplane.

Wings:

High-wing braced monoplane.

NACA 2412 wing section.

Aspect ratio 7.46.

Dihedral 2° 8'.

All-metal single-spar structure with metal skin.

Single bracing strut on each side.

NACA slotted flaps inboard of ailerons.

Aileron area (total): 18.3 ft2 (1.70 m2).

Total flap area: 21.23 ft2 (1.97 m2).

Gross wing area: 174 ft2 (16.2 m2).

Fuselage:

All-metal monocoque.

Tail Unit:

Cantilever monoplane type.

All-metal structure.

Horn-balanced rudder and elevators.

Areas:

Fin: 9.0 ft2 (0.84 m2)

Rudder: 9.42 ft2 (0.87 m2)

Elevators (total): 15.42 ft2 (1.43 m2)

Tailplane: 19.80 ft2 (1.84 m2).

Landing Gear:

Cessna patented gear of chrome-vanadium spring steel.

Hydraulic wheel-brakes.

Wheel fairings optional.

Steerable full swivelling tail-wheel.

Wheel-track: 7 ft 6-1/2 in. (2.29 m).

Edo Model 2000 floats, skis or cross-wing wheels are optional.

Power Plant:

One 145-hp Continental C145-2 six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine.

McCauley two-blade metal airscrew.

Fuel tanks in wings.

Fuel capacity 42 U.S. gallons (159 liters).

Accommodation:

Cabin seats four in two pairs, front pair with dual controls.

Baggage space aft of rear seats. 36-inch wide door on each side of cabin giving access to all seats and to simplify loading
if rear seats removed and cabin used for freight.

Combined heating and ventilation system.

Fibreglas soundproofing.

Dimensions:

Wing Span: 36 ft (10.9 m)

Length: 24 ft 11-1/2 in (7.6 m).

Height: 6 ft 7 in (2 m).

Weights and Loadings:

Weight empty: 1,205 lb (547 kg).

Weight loaded: 2,200 lb (1,000 kg).

Wing loading: 12.6 psf (61.48 kg/m2).

Power loading: 15.2 lb/hp (6.9 kg/hp).

Performance:

Maximum speed: 140 mph (224 km/h).

Cruising speed: 120 mph (192 km/h).

Stalling speed: 52 mph (83 km/h).

Initial rate of climb: 690 fpm (210 mpm).

Service ceiling: 15,500 ft (7,730 m)

Endurance (cruising): over 4-1/2 hours.

Cessna 170B Specifications and Performance Data2

General Characteristics

Crew: 1

Capacity: 4 occupants

Length: 24 ft 11.5 in (7.61 m)

Wingspan: 36 ft (10.97 m)

Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

Wing area: 174 sq ft (16.2 m²)

Empty weight: 1,205 lb (547 kg)

Loaded weight: 2,200 lb (998 kg)

Useful load: 995 lb (451 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 2,200 lb (998 kg)

Powerplant: 1× Continental O-300-A (2-blade Fixed pitch metal, 76 inch diameter), 145 hp (108 kW)

Fuel capacity: 42 U.S. gal (160 L; 35 imp gal)

Performance Data

Never exceed speed: 140 knots (160 mph, 245 km/h)

Maximum speed: 124 knots (143 mph, 230 km/h)

Cruise speed: 105 knots (121 mph, 195 km/h)

Stall speed: 43 knots (49 mph, 79 km/h)

Range: 513 nmi (590 miles, 950 km)

Service ceiling: 15,500 ft (4,724 m)

Rate of climb: 690 ft/min (210 m/min)

Wing loading: 12.64 lb/sq ft (61.6 kg/m²)